Wave of Green Day of Service
At The Center for Public Service (CPS), we believe our greatest impact is realized when we work alongside the people and organizations that shape the fabric of New Orleans. By engaging with local organizations and residents, we honor the wisdom and contributions of our community partners. This year, CPS celebrates 20 years of fostering these connections, and invites you to join our annual Wave of Service Day on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Participants are required to check in at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. A commemorative t-shirt, round-trip transportation, snacks and beverages will be provided. Upon arrival at each location, representatives from the community organization and CPS staff members will provide a brief orientation. Restrooms, snacks, and water will be available during the day. Everyone will return to campus for a celebratory lunch.
Faculty and staff at the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center may volunteer for service projects on the Northshore. For more information, please contact Giselle McKinney at gmckinne@tulane.edu or Amber Teasley at abrignac@tulane.edu.
Event Details
Please dress comfortably and bring a refillable water bottle. Upon arrival at registration, volunteers will receive a commemorative Wave of Service t-shirt, which all are encouraged to wear. Closed-toed, athletic shoes are recommended, as are hats, sunscreen and bug spray for those working outside. Volunteers will receive additional instructions prior to the event in their registration confirmation email.
Faculty and staff volunteers are required to check-on at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse, starting at 7:45 a.m. Buses will bring volunteers to their assigned partner locations and, upon completion of activities, everyone will return for a closing lunch in Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.
WaveWorks has a dedicated pay code for Day of Service*, which does not count against employees’ vacation or sick time. Both exempt and non-exempt employees should log their participation by submitting a time-off request in WaveWorks and selecting the “Day of Service” pay code.
In gratitude for their service, volunteers may leave for the day following the celebratory lunch and are not required to return to work.
*Please note: The Day of Service pay code is still being added to WaveWorks. If it is not yet available, please notify your supervisor of your participation.
The Center for Public Service hosts accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to fully engage. Volunteers in need of accommodations can make a request on the registration form. Alternately, individuals can contact Emily Riemer, Program Manager, Community Partnerships for the Center for Public Service: eriemer@tulane.edu or (504) 339-6364 for additional information.
To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask volunteers to refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
